Color Dread? Here’s How to Choose the Right Paint Every Time 25 juin 2025 00:20:32 In this episode we cover:
You’re not bad at choosing paint — it’s just harder than it looks Lighting changes everything Undertones matter more than you think Your paint color needs to play nice with what’s already in the room Don’t fall into “swatch paralysis.” Make sure your colors flow from room to room
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10 Reasons You’re Not Hiring a Designer (And Why That’s Holding You Back) 11 juin 2025 00:16:19 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
The 10 most common reasons people avoid hiring a designer Why your home is worth investing in—no matter its size or style How working with a designer gives you more control, not less Ways interior design can actually save you money long-term What the design process really looks like (hint: it’s not overwhelming) Why “simple taste” still deserves great design How to make the most of your home—even if it’s not your forever one When to stop DIY-ing and call in a pro A fresh perspective on design as a life upgrade, not a luxury Episode
0:00 Introduction
3:24 You deserve a beautiful home
4:30 Is it worth it to DIY?
6:53 Money, money, money
8:14 How a designer gives you more control, not less
9:25 The process will be “overwhelming”
10:40 Different sized projects
11:43 This is a judgment-free zone!
13:50 Spending money on furniture vs. design services
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The Truth About Open Concept Homes: Pros, Cons, and Design Tips 28 mai 2025 00:29:13 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
what an open concept layout is when this layout became popular the pros of the kind of floor plan the cons to consider tips + considerations for creating a functional open concept space Episode
0:00 Introduction
4:46 What is an open concept layout
6:25 The history of open concept layouts
9:43 The advantages
12:55 The disadvantages
19:21 Tips + considerations
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The Effortless Summer Refresh Guide (From a Pro Designer) 23 avr. 2025 00:12:18 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
A case for a summer refresh Upping your curb appeal Swapping out some lighter decor Bringing the outdoors in Jazzing up your outdoor space a bit
0:00 Introduction
3:00 A case for a summer refresh
4:06 Refresh your curb appeal
6:26 “Undecorate” a bit
7:33 Swap out for some lighter decor
8:36 Bring the outdoors in
9:53 Jazz up your outdoor space
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Five Things to Consider Before a Bathroom Renovation 09 avr. 2025 00:17:41 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
being aware about your storage needs setting a realistic budget choosing the right materials for your lifestyle getting the functional aspects correct setting a realistic timeline saving up to do a bathroom renovation right Episode
0:00 Introduction
2:43 Be realistic about your storage needs
5:49 Set a realistic budget
8:42 Choosing the right materials for your lifestyle
12:00 Consider function before aesthetics
13:56 Be realistic with your timeline
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Listener Questions: Tray Ceilings, Finding the Right Dining Table and Artwork Faux Pas 26 mars 2025 00:08:50 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
choosing the right shape dining table hanging artwork at the right height color drenching “rules” updating a tray ceiling Episode
0:00 Introduction
1:45 Choosing a dining room table
4:05 Hanging artwork
5:11 Color drenching your ceiling
6:00 Updating a tray ceiling
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Art Deco Deep Dive 12 mars 2025 00:17:36 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
the history of Art Deco and the movement it grew out of key players in the Art Deco movement the color palettes, materials and furniture profiles how to incorporate this style into your own home Episode
0:00 Introduction
5:40 History of Art Deco
7:25 Iconic art deco designers
9:48 Radio City Music Hall
10:48 Infusing Art Deco in your own home
11:08 Color palette
11:41 Furniture profiles and materials
13:01 Key furniture pieces
14:05 Art Deco walls
15:21 Lighting
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Save Time, Save Money: Why an Interior Designer is Your Best Investment 26 févr. 2025 00:10:46 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
how hiring an interior designer can save you money trade discounts avoiding costly mistakes how interior designers can save you time Episode
0:00 Introduction
2:35 Trade Discounts
3:59 Avoiding costly mistakes
6:28 Saving you time
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The Fisherman Core Aesthetic: A Guide to Timeless Coastal Style 12 févr. 2025 00:19:37 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
what “Fisherman Core” is pros of fisherman core fisherman core color palette materials that make the look how to avoid looking like a seafood restaurant Episode
0:00 Introduction
1:30 What is “Fisherman Core”
4:32 Fisherman Core vs Nautical
5:49 Fisherman Core Color Palette
6:52 Textures
9:40 Incorporating This Style Into Your Home
17:28 Dipping Your Toe Into Fisherman Core
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The Secret to a Sophisticated Space: Mixing Metals Like a Pro 29 janv. 2025 00:20:34 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
why you should mix metals in your home what “metals” I’m talking about tips to effortlessly mix metals pitfalls and mistakes to avoid Episode
1:46 Misconceptions About Mixing Metals
2:00 What Metals We’re Talking About
3:15 Mixing Metals as a Design Move
9:50 How to Mix Metals Like an Interior Designer
14:45 Pitfalls and Mistakes I Often See When Mixing Metals
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Midcentury Modern Deep Dive 12 juin 2024 00:24:14 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
the popularity of midcentury design misnomers in midcentury design origins of midcentury design fabrics, materials, profiles of midcentury furniture how to make midcentury work for you Episode
0:00 Introduction
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Mastering the Basics: Kitchen Countertop Materials 05 juin 2024 00:22:38 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
what we look for in a kitchen countertop material countertop thicknesses countertop edges pros and cons of different kitchen countertop materials Episode
0:00 Introduction
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Five Interior Design Rules to KEEP 29 mai 2024 00:15:11 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
basic principles of interior design interior design as an art and a science design rules to keep why we follow certain design “rules”
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0:00 Introduction
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Five Interior Design Rules to BREAK 22 mai 2024 00:15:36 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
common interior design “rules” that I see why I encourage you to break them permission to think outside the box how to break these rules
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0:00 Introduction
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Mastering the Basics: Window Treatments 15 mai 2024 00:23:14 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
the best window treatments for different rooms advice on different light-filtering curtains layering different window treatments pros + cons of the most popular options window treatment vocab words Episode
0:00 Introduction
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Womb to Room: Designing a Fun Nursery 08 mai 2024 00:20:36 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
my personal struggle designing our baby’s nursery creating a nursery that grows with your baby how to narrow your options my favorite design elements in nurseries preventing a theme-y nursery practical tips Episode
0:00 Introduction
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Easy Tips for Unveiling Your Design Style 01 mai 2024 00:11:54 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
why people get so overwhelmed clothes vs interiors patterns, textures and colors in your closet and your home how clothing silhouettes influence your design style how to use TV and movie sets to figure out what you love my favorite TV sets using your travels in your home avoiding your home looking like a Pinterest reproduction Episode
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Eight Iconic Chairs Through History 24 avr. 2024 00:17:18 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
how to identify authentic iconic chairs the history of eight iconic chairs the design impact of these chairs how to purchase reproductions of the eight chairs Episode
0:00 Introduction
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Look Up: Adding Interest to Your Ceilings 17 avr. 2024 00:19:19 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
how much a ceiling can impact a room architectural options to incorporate beam recommendations painting your ceiling a color other than white wallpapering your ceiling Episode
0:00 Introduction
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Small Spaces, Big Design 10 avr. 2024 00:20:49 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
why I love designing small spaces visual continuity determining what you truly love shelving recommendations lighting options rental tips art + mirrors storage solutions Episode
0:00 Introduction
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Tools + Resources I Use on a Daily Basis as an Interior Designer 03 avr. 2024 00:17:11 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
how we ensure fewer mistakes processes for a smooth construction process softwares that we use to create floor plans and construction documents 3-D renderings project management my favorite reference books tools and softwares we use for project management interior design tools Episode
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Creating Bedrooms that Feel Like a Retreat 27 mars 2024 00:22:29 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
how to create a relaxing bedroom moody bedrooms playful bedrooms choosing a sophisticated color scheme rug recommendations incorporating luxurious textiles creating a big, fluffy bed cozy window treatments in the bedroom advice for choosing furniture layering lighting maximizing storage Episode
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Smart House: Where Tech Meets Interiors 20 mars 2024 00:14:25 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
the right amount of tech for YOUR home my advice for planning out the tech smart lighting AV equipment my favorite television recommendation climate control and thermostats smart appliances home security and technology how technology can help your wallet and the environment
0:00 Introduction
0:49 What I’m loving lately
1:47 The right amount of tech
3:09 When to consider what tech you want
3:51 Smart lighting
5:13 Climate control
6:44 Window treatments
8:09 Audio-visual equipment
10:20 Smart appliances
11:54 Home security
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First Impressions Matter: Amping Up Your Curb Appeal 13 mars 2024 00:17:50 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
the importance of curb appeal symmetrical vs. asymmetrical balance layering in landscaping a few types of exterior finishes how to balance the amount of architectural features choosing a sophisticated color palette how to give your house an identity adding different types of lighting adding “jewelry” to your front door ideas for upgrading your pathway and driveway
0:00 Introduction
1:22 What I’m loving lately
2:45 The importance of curb appeal
4:35 Creating a journey
5:32 Symmetry and asymmetry
6:34 Landscaping
8:50 Exterior finishes
9:53 Adding/subtracting elements
10:45 Paint colors
12:10 Adding architectural details
13:04 Different types of exterior lighting
15:34 Adding jewelry to your front door
16:30 Pathways and driveways
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How to Do Trim and Millwork Correctly 06 mars 2024 00:15:21 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
my latest shoe obsession the impact millwork can make in your home types of trim and millwork you see nowadays how different profiles have different meanings what is appropriate for certain historical styles “feminine” vs. “masculine” trim three pieces of advice for choosing trim for your home
0:00 Introduction
1:24 What I’m loving lately
2:58 The importance of trim and millwork
4:25 The basics types of millwork and moulding
7:48 Different profiles and proportions
8:34 Respecting the integrity of your home
11:50 Consider the profile, the quantity and the proportions
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Easy Things to Do to Love Your Home NOW! 28 févr. 2024 00:14:35 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
my goal for how you feel in your home a case for decluttering your home how clutter is procrastinating advice on space planning how to choose a color palette suggestions on how to layer in your lighting how to add joy and romance to your daily life
0:00 Introduction
0:59 My latest obsession
2:58 Declutter + purge
5:06 Rethink your furniture layout
6:26 Choose a color palette
8:07 Layer in your lighting
10:46 Swap for prettier, functional items
13:43 One last piece of advice
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The Design Process at Caroline Klein Design 21 févr. 2024 00:22:42 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
why people typically hire an interior designer how we kick off a design project at Caroline Klein Design what happens during a discovery phone call the basics of a design consultation the process to discover your dream style how we infuse your personality what happens during the design phase and a design presentation the procurement phase how we wrap things up Episode
0:00 Introduction
1:01 What I’m loving this week
3:19 Why people typically hire an interior designer
5:50 Discovery phone call
7:15 Design consultation
8:35 Sending you a proposal
9:19 Contract and retainer
10:13 Our 6-Step Design Process
11:35 Audit your chaos
13:05 Design discovery
15:06 Add soul
16:35 Design phase and presentation
19:52 Execution and procurement
21:11 Installation
21:52 Our ultimate goal
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Creating a Kid and Pet Friendly Home, Part 2 14 févr. 2024 00:20:51 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
my top tips for creating a family friendly home how to create spaces that you kids want to romp in advice for a home with pets storage options to hide the “crazy” ways to code-switch between styled moments and playtime Episode
0:00 Introduction
1:12 What I’m loving this week
2:18 Kid and pet friendly homes
2:50 Pet advice
5:28 Furniture with rounded corners
6:39 Incorporate plenty of upholstery
8:19 Storage options for families
11:28 A case for incorporating baskets
13:30 Rugs
14:51 Eliminate the extra “stuff”
16:30 Utilize trays
17:41 Choose topple-resistant furniture
18:52 A piece of advice on countertops
19:44 Infuse your kids’ personalities
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Creating a Kid and Pet Friendly Home, Part 1 07 févr. 2024 00:17:54 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
what I look for in materials that go in family-friendly homes my favorite fabric types for areas with kids my favorite fabric types for areas with pets pros and cons of different upholstery options alternatives to what you normally think of as “family-friendly” flooring/rug options that work well in family homes paint finishes that hide dirt well countertop materials that we see most often my design philosophy for family-friendly homes Episode
0:00 Introduction
1:02 What I’m loving lately
2:04 Beauty and durability in your family’s home
3:40 What I look for for family homes
3:51 Fabrics and upholstery
8:49 The big grey/brown sectional
11:17 Flooring and rug options
14:15 Paint finishes
15:02 Countertop materials
17:10 My design philosophy for family-friendly homes
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All About Flooring 31 janv. 2024 00:18:10 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
the importance of choosing the right flooring for your home the pros of the most popular types of flooring some things to consider with the most popular types of flooring cleaning and maintenance of certain types of flooring a few quick mentions of some less-popular but still great flooring options the best flooring options for certain areas of your home Episode
0:00 Introduction
1:20 What I’m loving lately
2:59 The importance of choosing the right floors
3:56 What we’re covering today
4:03 Hardwood floors
7:08 Engineered hardwood floors
8:26 Luxury vinyl tile or planks
10:13 Stone flooring
12:09 Tile floors
14:34 Carpet
16:52 Rubber floors
17:04 Cork floors
17:24 Concrete floors
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Adding Charm and Personality to a Tract Home 24 janv. 2024 00:17:27 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
what are tract homes the history of tract homes how to incorporate more charm and personality in your tract home how to layer in texture and color to create a more cozy home what builder-grade fixtures to swap to make the biggest impact my advice on changing out lights, hardware, countertops and tiles 0:00 Introduction
1:16 What are tract homes?
1:44 History of tract homes
4:26 The benefits of tract homes
5:20 Invest in good quality furniture and rugs
7:23 Invest in art or prints
8:05 Swap out lighting
10:00 Change out hardware, countertops and tile
12:20 A little advice
12:53 Add wallpaper
13:41 Add trim and millwork
15:05 Replace window treatments
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Design Through the Decades 17 janv. 2024 00:17:21 In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
how design trends have ebbed and flowed for the last 100 years the prevalent design styles from the 1920s through the 2010s the defining colors and materials of each decade how to incorporate these design trends in your home 0:00 Introduction
2:52 How design trends come to be
3:35 Art Deco
4:44 Bauhaus
5:32 Minimalism
7:03 Modernism
10:19 Counterculture
11:43 Hippie Movement
12:59 Maximalism
13:16 Memphis Style and the 1980s
13:56 Eclecticism of 1990s
14:49 McMansions
16:03 Farmhouse and the “Fixer Upper Effect”
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Five Things to Consider Before You Start a Kitchen Renovation 10 janv. 2024 00:21:24 In the FIRST episode of House Call, we cover:
five things to consider before you start a kitchen renovation creating a kid and pet-friendly kitchen realistic budgets for a kitchen renovation aspects that affect your kitchen renovation timeline how to be future-oriented 0:00 Introduction
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